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Roll of Thunder Gift Set: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Let the Circle Be Unbroken, the Road to Memphis
Ages 10 and up. Pub: 9/96.In the deep south of the 1930s and early 40s, Cassie Logan and her family stand together and stand proud to defy racial prejudice and violence. Now, to commemorate Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry's 20th anniversary, the unforgettable saga of the Logan family is available in a boxed set--Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Let the Circle Be Unbroken and The Road to Memphis.
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First published September 1, 1996
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Mildred D. Taylor
38 books1,585 followersMildred DeLois Taylor is an African-American writer known for her works exploring the struggle faced by African-American families in the Deep South.
Taylor was born in Jackson, Mississippi, but lived there only a short amount of time, then moved to Toledo, Ohio, where she spent most of her childhood. She now lives in Colorado with her daughter.
Many of her works are based on stories of her family that she heard while growing up. She has stated that these anecdotes became very clear in her mind, and in fact, once she realized that adults talked about the past, "I began to visualize all the family who had once known the land, and I felt as if I knew them, too ..." Taylor has talked about how much history was in the stories; some stories took place during times of slavery and some post-slavery.
Taylor's most famous book is Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. In 1977, the book won the Newbery Medal. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is the middle book, chronologically, in the Logans series that also includes titles such as The Land, Song of the Trees, Let the Circle Be Unbroken, and The Road to Memphis. Her collective contributions to children's literature resulted in her being awarded the inaugural NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature in 2003.
Taylor was born in Jackson, Mississippi, but lived there only a short amount of time, then moved to Toledo, Ohio, where she spent most of her childhood. She now lives in Colorado with her daughter.
Many of her works are based on stories of her family that she heard while growing up. She has stated that these anecdotes became very clear in her mind, and in fact, once she realized that adults talked about the past, "I began to visualize all the family who had once known the land, and I felt as if I knew them, too ..." Taylor has talked about how much history was in the stories; some stories took place during times of slavery and some post-slavery.
Taylor's most famous book is Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. In 1977, the book won the Newbery Medal. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is the middle book, chronologically, in the Logans series that also includes titles such as The Land, Song of the Trees, Let the Circle Be Unbroken, and The Road to Memphis. Her collective contributions to children's literature resulted in her being awarded the inaugural NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature in 2003.
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May 3, 2018
One of my most favorite books. The poignant storytelling is so moving and I've cherished this book ever since I read it in the 4th grade. Learning about the abuse and injustice heaped on black people in America is always difficult, but seeing it through the eyes of Cassie, a young black girl, made it bearable and understandable for a child. Seeing how people dealt with such terrible treatment really help me understand my own family. I loved seeing how strong Cassie's family was, and not in a stiff upper lip way, but in the way that her family provided so much support for the community and and hope and pride and joy
March 14, 2009
This is a childrens' book series, but I highly, highly recommend it. I loved this book. I read it when I was younger and then when I got older I went and bought it so that I could read it again. Very good reading. It really makes you gain a greater appreciation and understanding for what African American families went through during this time period in American history.
June 18, 2021
**Disclaimer**
THIS REVIEW DOES NOT CONTAIN MAJOR SPOILERS.
IT ADDRESSES TOPICS SUCH AS RACISM, SEXUAL HARRASSMENT, OPPRESSION WHICH ARE INTEGRAL PARTS OF THE SERIES. REVIEW IS MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE SERIES AND WILL BE WRITTEN RESPECTFULLY AND DOES NOT INTEND TO UPSET OR ANGER FUTURE READERS.
This series!
I read "Roll of Thunder" for school when I was in year 8. It was a transformative book in my childhood. I enjoyed it so much that for my birthday my dad went above and beyond and ordered ALL Mildred D Taylor's books for me.
I devoured them. The stories, especially "Let the Circle be Unbroken" and "The Road to Memphis" in particular are vital and enlightening reading for anyone, I truly hope they are still on the UK syllabus as I believe they are a wonderful, raw, and thought-provoking series that handle race, slavery and the history of cotton fields.
The first book is from Cassie's perspective as a younger child, and as a child, it is a blend of wonder and those first steps into the complicated, harsh, and unfair world of adults and the terrible injustice facing people of colour face. Interestingly Taylor also placed white characters into her tale some of whom show the oppression and racism we all know was the overruling part of the south, but she also had characters who tried to be allies and the scenes between Cassie and her brothers and their friend who was white showed with wise, honest accuracy how children cannot fathom why skin colour changes the way we interact. The first book has a waning naivety of childhood which by the end has begun to be worn away.
Then into book two, and Cassie is in her pre-teenage years, and with her slightly older perspective, the story is developed masterfully with her increase of age into topics and discussions more divisive and in-depth. I think this one is my favourite of the series. Although focusing on more mature plots and breaks my heart several times, this story, when I read it as a child and now re-reading it as an adult the characters and story are at once captivating yet also hard to read as the honesty of the racism Cassie and her family face is shared. This story has fascinating, darker elements and in particular, the outcome of T.J.s actions. The Suzella Rankin mixed race and sexual awakening storyline, and the natural familial changes between Cassie, Stacy, and Little Man as they grow older is absolutely gripping. As I re-read this book I noticed how writer Mildred Taylor effortlessly carries her readers through this second story with the Logan family with skill. Her story darkens and becomes more complex much like that time in everyone's lives where they begin to leave childhood behind but have not quite become young adults and are adrift in the grey space of teenager.
Finally in this series (although Taylor's other books "This Land", "the Friendship" and "The Gold Cadillac" are also excellent reading) brings us back when Cassie is an adult, well as adult as a 17yr old woman can be, and exploring the wider world which is both alluring and more dangerous than even Cassie's uncertain small community can be. Taylor carefully touches upon more of the sexual awakening and sometimes sexual harrasment spheres of womens adolescent lives. We go further exploring with Cassie how despite the improving situation in the northern states, When she and her friends travel to Memphis, they are faced with behaviour that you can feel in every word written both author and characters are all too familiar with. It is uncomfortable and sad to witness, especially knowing that the scene will have likely come from fact, not fiction. Every time I read this story my mind is determined to be a better person, a better ally. Taylor is a master at showing the injustices without trying to attack or judge, she writes so well that I know that it is my duty to do what I can against racism to promote and champion others. In this story, Taylor focuses elements of the story on how to grow to understand and fight against injustice by everyone.
This novel is set in 1941, which has a simmering war backdrop, yet this story is somehow the most intimate as it is set over a smaller time frame, and by the end of it as a reader, you have come to a bittersweet realisation. Although you are simply hoping and praying for Cassie and the Logan family to continue into brighter, better, and well-earned futures, the reality is not always so kind. That life is a rollercoaster of peaks and falls, it is our job as humans on this earth to forgive, but not forget, to strive for more and
“We have no choice of what color we're born or who our parents are or whether we're rich or poor. What we do have is some choice over what we make of our lives once we're here”
― Mildred Taylor
This series is captivating and vital reading, and I hope everyone comes to know and love the Logan Family's story like I have.
THIS REVIEW DOES NOT CONTAIN MAJOR SPOILERS.
IT ADDRESSES TOPICS SUCH AS RACISM, SEXUAL HARRASSMENT, OPPRESSION WHICH ARE INTEGRAL PARTS OF THE SERIES. REVIEW IS MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE SERIES AND WILL BE WRITTEN RESPECTFULLY AND DOES NOT INTEND TO UPSET OR ANGER FUTURE READERS.
This series!
I read "Roll of Thunder" for school when I was in year 8. It was a transformative book in my childhood. I enjoyed it so much that for my birthday my dad went above and beyond and ordered ALL Mildred D Taylor's books for me.
I devoured them. The stories, especially "Let the Circle be Unbroken" and "The Road to Memphis" in particular are vital and enlightening reading for anyone, I truly hope they are still on the UK syllabus as I believe they are a wonderful, raw, and thought-provoking series that handle race, slavery and the history of cotton fields.
The first book is from Cassie's perspective as a younger child, and as a child, it is a blend of wonder and those first steps into the complicated, harsh, and unfair world of adults and the terrible injustice facing people of colour face. Interestingly Taylor also placed white characters into her tale some of whom show the oppression and racism we all know was the overruling part of the south, but she also had characters who tried to be allies and the scenes between Cassie and her brothers and their friend who was white showed with wise, honest accuracy how children cannot fathom why skin colour changes the way we interact. The first book has a waning naivety of childhood which by the end has begun to be worn away.
Then into book two, and Cassie is in her pre-teenage years, and with her slightly older perspective, the story is developed masterfully with her increase of age into topics and discussions more divisive and in-depth. I think this one is my favourite of the series. Although focusing on more mature plots and breaks my heart several times, this story, when I read it as a child and now re-reading it as an adult the characters and story are at once captivating yet also hard to read as the honesty of the racism Cassie and her family face is shared. This story has fascinating, darker elements and in particular, the outcome of T.J.s actions. The Suzella Rankin mixed race and sexual awakening storyline, and the natural familial changes between Cassie, Stacy, and Little Man as they grow older is absolutely gripping. As I re-read this book I noticed how writer Mildred Taylor effortlessly carries her readers through this second story with the Logan family with skill. Her story darkens and becomes more complex much like that time in everyone's lives where they begin to leave childhood behind but have not quite become young adults and are adrift in the grey space of teenager.
Finally in this series (although Taylor's other books "This Land", "the Friendship" and "The Gold Cadillac" are also excellent reading) brings us back when Cassie is an adult, well as adult as a 17yr old woman can be, and exploring the wider world which is both alluring and more dangerous than even Cassie's uncertain small community can be. Taylor carefully touches upon more of the sexual awakening and sometimes sexual harrasment spheres of womens adolescent lives. We go further exploring with Cassie how despite the improving situation in the northern states, When she and her friends travel to Memphis, they are faced with behaviour that you can feel in every word written both author and characters are all too familiar with. It is uncomfortable and sad to witness, especially knowing that the scene will have likely come from fact, not fiction. Every time I read this story my mind is determined to be a better person, a better ally. Taylor is a master at showing the injustices without trying to attack or judge, she writes so well that I know that it is my duty to do what I can against racism to promote and champion others. In this story, Taylor focuses elements of the story on how to grow to understand and fight against injustice by everyone.
This novel is set in 1941, which has a simmering war backdrop, yet this story is somehow the most intimate as it is set over a smaller time frame, and by the end of it as a reader, you have come to a bittersweet realisation. Although you are simply hoping and praying for Cassie and the Logan family to continue into brighter, better, and well-earned futures, the reality is not always so kind. That life is a rollercoaster of peaks and falls, it is our job as humans on this earth to forgive, but not forget, to strive for more and
“We have no choice of what color we're born or who our parents are or whether we're rich or poor. What we do have is some choice over what we make of our lives once we're here”
― Mildred Taylor
This series is captivating and vital reading, and I hope everyone comes to know and love the Logan Family's story like I have.
January 21, 2020
REVIEW BY RALEIGH TUTTLE for her literature class:
Whether they know it or not, most people will encounter racism in their life. It may impact them personally, or they may be part of the solution. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor is a very inspirational and educational book. It tackles the subject of racism and how it was especially harsh in the South. This story features characters such as members of the Logan family, a colored family who is often harassed due to their skin color. Cassie is the protagonist in this book and throughout the novel is struggling to figure out why people treat her so terribly just because she looks a certain way. Through Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Taylor shows how negative treatment, like racism, can result in negative reactions from the victims. Few may argue that some of these ways are as cruel as the people partaking in racism, but the victims of this are only standing their ground and demonstrating that it is not okay for people to be treated this way.
At the beginning of this book, Taylor hinted at racism and foreshadowed how it would be the primary topic in this story. One way she showed this was how every morning the school bus would purposefully splash the Logan kids on their walk to school. “But as it was, we also had to worry about the Jefferson Davis school bus zooming from behind and splashing us with the murky waters of the road. Knowing that the bus driver liked to entertain his passengers by sending us slipping along the road to the almost inaccessible forest banks…” (pg. 28). To retaliate, Cassie and her friends snuck out early to dig a hole in the road so the school bus would fall into it. Later that morning, their plan was executed better than imagined. Due to damage on the bus, the children who rode it had to walk to school for the next two weeks while the school had it fixed.
Near the end of the book, Taylor showed how vile the people in the South were towards the black children and their families. This was demonstrated by the townspeople sentencing T.J, a black child, to death for murder even though it was the white kids who had commited the crime. T.J. and two other white children went to rob the local store. R.W. and Melvin, the white kids, beat up the shop owner badly enough to kill him then fled the scene quickly to escape punishment. When others found the shop owner, R.W. and Melvin blamed it on T.J., and the white townspeople unanimously voted to hang him. “‘I say let’s do it now,” a voice cried. “Ain’t no need to waste good time and money tryin’ no thievin’ nigger!” A crescendo of ugly hate rose from the men as the second car approached.” (pg. 168). Cassie, her friends, and family were not going to let them kill T.J. so they made up a plan. The plan was for Papa, Cassie’s father, to set his field on fire so the flames would spread to the attached fields that belonged to the white families. When those families saw their fields on fire, they left T.J. to try and salvage their property. Though he wasn’t hung, T.J was still sent to jail for a crime he didn't commit.
Throughout this book the reader sees and begins to understand how Cassie, her friends and family felt because of the unfair treatment. These situations demonstrate the characters’ anger, hurt, and pain, thus showing that Cassie and her family weren’t mean, but rather acting out of these emotions to try to bring fairness to the world around them. This book is a good reminder to see how actions affect people. Looks and skin color do not matter when it comes to treatment of others. Everyone is a human being and deserving of kindness and fair treatment.
Whether they know it or not, most people will encounter racism in their life. It may impact them personally, or they may be part of the solution. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor is a very inspirational and educational book. It tackles the subject of racism and how it was especially harsh in the South. This story features characters such as members of the Logan family, a colored family who is often harassed due to their skin color. Cassie is the protagonist in this book and throughout the novel is struggling to figure out why people treat her so terribly just because she looks a certain way. Through Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Taylor shows how negative treatment, like racism, can result in negative reactions from the victims. Few may argue that some of these ways are as cruel as the people partaking in racism, but the victims of this are only standing their ground and demonstrating that it is not okay for people to be treated this way.
At the beginning of this book, Taylor hinted at racism and foreshadowed how it would be the primary topic in this story. One way she showed this was how every morning the school bus would purposefully splash the Logan kids on their walk to school. “But as it was, we also had to worry about the Jefferson Davis school bus zooming from behind and splashing us with the murky waters of the road. Knowing that the bus driver liked to entertain his passengers by sending us slipping along the road to the almost inaccessible forest banks…” (pg. 28). To retaliate, Cassie and her friends snuck out early to dig a hole in the road so the school bus would fall into it. Later that morning, their plan was executed better than imagined. Due to damage on the bus, the children who rode it had to walk to school for the next two weeks while the school had it fixed.
Near the end of the book, Taylor showed how vile the people in the South were towards the black children and their families. This was demonstrated by the townspeople sentencing T.J, a black child, to death for murder even though it was the white kids who had commited the crime. T.J. and two other white children went to rob the local store. R.W. and Melvin, the white kids, beat up the shop owner badly enough to kill him then fled the scene quickly to escape punishment. When others found the shop owner, R.W. and Melvin blamed it on T.J., and the white townspeople unanimously voted to hang him. “‘I say let’s do it now,” a voice cried. “Ain’t no need to waste good time and money tryin’ no thievin’ nigger!” A crescendo of ugly hate rose from the men as the second car approached.” (pg. 168). Cassie, her friends, and family were not going to let them kill T.J. so they made up a plan. The plan was for Papa, Cassie’s father, to set his field on fire so the flames would spread to the attached fields that belonged to the white families. When those families saw their fields on fire, they left T.J. to try and salvage their property. Though he wasn’t hung, T.J was still sent to jail for a crime he didn't commit.
Throughout this book the reader sees and begins to understand how Cassie, her friends and family felt because of the unfair treatment. These situations demonstrate the characters’ anger, hurt, and pain, thus showing that Cassie and her family weren’t mean, but rather acting out of these emotions to try to bring fairness to the world around them. This book is a good reminder to see how actions affect people. Looks and skin color do not matter when it comes to treatment of others. Everyone is a human being and deserving of kindness and fair treatment.
March 29, 2024
To start, Mildred D. Taylor's moving story "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" is set in the South of the country during the Great Depression where It follows the Logan family Cassie Logan who is the main character in particular as they make their way through the harsh realities of injustice and bigotry. Richly realized characters are expertly woven into a compelling novel by Taylor, who successfully captures the adversity and resilience of African American families during this turbulent historical period and her book has won the Newbery Medal which is incredible and well deserved. and this book is Historical fiction and it was most effective to middle school readers because they have some words that elementary readers wouldn't be quite understanding but in middle school that's where kids start to pick up slang and start actually using so slang being mentioned in the book would be very understanding to them.
Nextly, They way the author put so much enthusiasm in the book will make any reader interested and way engaged on what was happening in the book it was a lot of sensitive rendered topics of racism, discrimination and social injustice lead to significant discussions regarding equality and human rights but it was the parts in the story was filled with dehumanization and it gave a better insight of how things use to be in the past that's important for many to be aware of so history doesn't repeat itself. The Logan's richly detailed world is brought to life for readers through the use of expressive and approachable language by the author using lots of slang and it gives you a vivid imagination on how the character was interacting with each other and how the author was trying to perceive the message. For example, they had to navigate through various hardships including threats from white supremacists and while they struggled to keep their land because things were hard for colored people during that period in the 1930’s.
Lastly, I give "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" five stars because of its masterful narrative and thoughtful examination of significant subjects. Young readers will be engrossed in the characters' journeys and enthralled by the gripping story especially if a the reader did not get taught in depth about how the segregation and how people of colored use to get treated because in many states now its not required to be taught in depth which is truly disappointing and sad.but in the end they had a strong determination to fight against injustice This book is a great teaching tool since it gives students insightful historical perspectives and opens up conversations on social justice,empathy and resilience. All things considered, "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" is a timeless classic that ought to be on the bookshelves of all young readers.
Nextly, They way the author put so much enthusiasm in the book will make any reader interested and way engaged on what was happening in the book it was a lot of sensitive rendered topics of racism, discrimination and social injustice lead to significant discussions regarding equality and human rights but it was the parts in the story was filled with dehumanization and it gave a better insight of how things use to be in the past that's important for many to be aware of so history doesn't repeat itself. The Logan's richly detailed world is brought to life for readers through the use of expressive and approachable language by the author using lots of slang and it gives you a vivid imagination on how the character was interacting with each other and how the author was trying to perceive the message. For example, they had to navigate through various hardships including threats from white supremacists and while they struggled to keep their land because things were hard for colored people during that period in the 1930’s.
Lastly, I give "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" five stars because of its masterful narrative and thoughtful examination of significant subjects. Young readers will be engrossed in the characters' journeys and enthralled by the gripping story especially if a the reader did not get taught in depth about how the segregation and how people of colored use to get treated because in many states now its not required to be taught in depth which is truly disappointing and sad.but in the end they had a strong determination to fight against injustice This book is a great teaching tool since it gives students insightful historical perspectives and opens up conversations on social justice,empathy and resilience. All things considered, "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" is a timeless classic that ought to be on the bookshelves of all young readers.
September 16, 2019
Cassie Logan is the protagonist of this book, “Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry” by Mildred D. Taylor. The book takes place in the years 1933-1934 where Cassie is a young girl still learning about her struggles and racism. This is also happening during the great depression where a lot of farmers are losing their land due to economic issues. The land is part of the Logan family so when someone tries to take it away, they will fight back. Cassie was taught that it was dangerous to fight for what she believed in but later figures out when it’s okay to stand up for what’s right. She was very stressed and angry throughout these two years because of all the trials they went through. Even though her life was very difficult she fought through it. Along with her siblings, Cassie is a very round character that makes this book come alive.
This book is a great book for readers that love history with a mix of some action/adventure. The book was written in first person so I really felt like I was Cassie and could feel what she was going through. Mildred D. Taylor’s writing had a way of making me feel like I should read more. Taylor’s thoughts and feelings that she wanted to portray really came through. Taylor also wrote using, I would like to describe it as, black slang, so that helped me to play as the characters in my head. This book had a great history lesson all rolled into a 210 page story, I got to learn how hard it was for blacks in that time. It did take a while to get through this book, but it was worth it! This book’s rating is definitely a 10 out of 10 and I would love to read more of Mildred Taylor’s books.
This book is a great book for readers that love history with a mix of some action/adventure. The book was written in first person so I really felt like I was Cassie and could feel what she was going through. Mildred D. Taylor’s writing had a way of making me feel like I should read more. Taylor’s thoughts and feelings that she wanted to portray really came through. Taylor also wrote using, I would like to describe it as, black slang, so that helped me to play as the characters in my head. This book had a great history lesson all rolled into a 210 page story, I got to learn how hard it was for blacks in that time. It did take a while to get through this book, but it was worth it! This book’s rating is definitely a 10 out of 10 and I would love to read more of Mildred Taylor’s books.
November 29, 2020
My son was reading "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" for school and asked me to read it so we could discuss. I know it's been banned in local school districts for reasons that I can understand, but for my white child it was so important to read and relate to how our country continues to denigrate and dismissively murder black members of our communities. Same actions (wrongfully accused, payday loans instead of local stores using illegitimate credit, disenfranchising an entire population) playing out in slightly—very slightly—different ways today. Read this with your kids who may not understand the history of our country built on slavery, and how the same inequities continue today.
October 25, 2024
Read this, when not feeling well, trying to get my mind of things. Now, know it was the wrong sort of book for this. Anyway, I can see why this book, is very popular in the U.S and on most people's kids reading list. It has a very powerful message, and what hardship all the characters go through, all seen through the eyes of young Cassie.
But, here in Australia, I don't think many kids, could relate to this story, maybe a few of our indigenous children. Guess, its good to understand different cultures a little better.
Gland I read it! But, struggled finishing it, being so unwell, but did get to the end, and cried for T.J
But, here in Australia, I don't think many kids, could relate to this story, maybe a few of our indigenous children. Guess, its good to understand different cultures a little better.
Gland I read it! But, struggled finishing it, being so unwell, but did get to the end, and cried for T.J
March 10, 2021
I had always heard about this book but don't quite remember reading it. If I ever did read it it might have been when I was in the elementary years or when I was in the middle school years. Although it might have been through these years it is a long time ago. I loved reading this book because I can see many things within the story that can relate to today's world. It is nothing much better than by telling it by Cassie, the girl in the story. Its a book that you can read and just picture all the things that this little girl went through.
October 19, 2024
read this in the 8th grade and It genuinly changed my entire life moving forward. I think fully became conscious after reading this book, I learned how to truly put myself in other people’s shoes with drastically different lives that would be hard to comprehend, and this book made me appreciate historical pieces when I was a person who’s blood would boil when someone mentioned the word “history” Absolute masterpiece that every bratty child should read, #CRIED #LIVESWERECHANGED #AWARE
September 24, 2018
A riveting story of race issues from a child's perspective (Cassie). Though written long ago, it still is pertinent today.
Cassie, Christopher-John, Stacey, mother Ma (Mary), grandmother Big Ma (Caroline), father David. The antagonists Simms family
Cassie, Christopher-John, Stacey, mother Ma (Mary), grandmother Big Ma (Caroline), father David. The antagonists Simms family
August 10, 2019
A powerful story of race in the South. Heartbreaking in places, the author writes in a way you care about all the characters. An ideal book to open up discussion and educate older children. Look forward to reading the other books in the series.
April 25, 2018
Certainly not an easy book to read but a necessary one, so that our children understand what life was, and is, like for some in America.
July 16, 2019
I listened to this as an audio book but I know this would be a perfect summer read.
January 9, 2021
So good and SOOOO sad and I'm ashamed of our country's history of racism.
January 27, 2021
I loved this book. It gives great insight into what life was like for black families in the 1930's. The characters are dynamic and you can't help but like spunky Cassie.
May 26, 2022
Sorry but I find it hard to believe that a child growing up in the south would unaware of the inequality that existed there during that timeframe.
August 5, 2024
Good but not my type of book I would read
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June 29, 2016This seminiole book is celebrating her 40th anniversary as a must-read family saga, historical novel of a time in America that continues to have far reaching effects.
Set in 1933, this story is filled with the sheer tenacity it took for this Logan family to hold onto their land and dignity in the face of white resentment, hate, and violence against black sharecroppers and land owners who wanted to be truly independent in the supposed land of the free.
I read this with my tween/teen literary circle and discussed themes of freedom, independent, power, control, and identity.
While it is listed as a children's book, I think adults can readily access this story and make the connections to the issues we are encountering as a nation today.
Set in 1933, this story is filled with the sheer tenacity it took for this Logan family to hold onto their land and dignity in the face of white resentment, hate, and violence against black sharecroppers and land owners who wanted to be truly independent in the supposed land of the free.
I read this with my tween/teen literary circle and discussed themes of freedom, independent, power, control, and identity.
While it is listed as a children's book, I think adults can readily access this story and make the connections to the issues we are encountering as a nation today.
May 9, 2014
Honestly I didn't like this book I had to read this book in 5th grade and it is to graphic for a 5th grader this book made me angry sometime and I highly recommend the you don't read this book. This book has the N word in it and it's just a disgusting book.... It's a racist book and I highly dislike it.
October 24, 2007
I think this book is a fatanctic. This book is also vary life like to the segeration period of time. Also it is a great book for groupe reading. I think this book is great for all readers 5th grade and up to the eldery ages,
April 9, 2008
These books are so good! They are about a black family in the South. It really opened my eyes and made me appreciate a culture much different than the one I grew up in. I haven't finished the last book yet, but if you love historical fiction you'll love this book!!!
November 18, 2008
I started reading this series in the fifth grade. I loved them. Keep in mind though, they are about a fifth grade reading level. Lot's of good insight into a black family living in the very white south in the thirties.
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July 29, 2011I thought this was a phenomenal book about racism--overt and covert--in the mid 1950's South--goes nicely with the book--The Warmth of Other Suns, about why people might choose to leave rather than stay under these difficult circumstances
June 25, 2012
This is a wonderful slice of American history. Ms Taylor writes a wonderful story that engages readers and helps them understand that time period. I have read it out loud to several of my 5th grade classes and they love it.
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November 9, 2012The Rising Action of the story is T.J.'s punishment is approaching, Stacey runs away to find work, and the Logan children's cousin, Suzella Rankin, tries to pass herself off as a white person, but fails which leads to embarrassing consequences.
March 7, 2008
good sequel to Let the Circle Be Unbroken. Finishes off the story.
July 31, 2008
loved them
September 9, 2008
A must read for every child....
October 9, 2008
great reads for teens, preteen, adults
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